Young & Empowered 2
Success is a journey that one cannot be defined by
anyone else but you. You define your own success and take the steps to make it
happen for you.
Introducing Yvonne
Dangar who is Currently working
in the residential lending at one of the 'Big Four' banks in Melbourne Australia who
majored in Finance and
Management. Also working part time as a wellness coach, who is driven by
promoting and embodying the healthy active lifestyle philosophy. Including
Kelebongile Hoffman who is a
motivational speaker ,image consultant
and a Media Relations
Co-ordinator . These are young women persuing their destiny in the 21st Century …
Tell us about what you have learned about yourself
and some of the challenges you have faced?
Yvonne: I am a girl who is reserved believe it or not. I
moved to Australia after my 18th birthday, alone with no immediate
family. I never imagined I would say this but I am particularly grateful for
the emotionally and mentally taxing things I have experienced in the last 3
years because they brought me resilience; strength; self-awareness and it is
through these experiences I have learnt the importance of mental health
as well as physical health. Once upon a time answering a question like
this was damn-near impossible because I just didn't know myself. I am
learning to love myself more and more each day because for me confidence has
never come naturally
Kelebogile: Growing up as a little girl I never really
thought of myself as beautiful, mainly because of what I saw on TV and in
magazines where thin, tall, yellow bones were portrayed as the ultimate beauty.
Being dark in complexion, short, having full lips and my signature ATM's
(African Trade Marks) being my bums and thighs made me feel as though I was not
beautiful. Today, I am fully secure in the woman I am.
What has been your experience with Herbal Life and
running your own business?
Yvonne: I lost over 15 kilos in four months and went from being a size 14 to now an 8 while using the Herbalife nutrition supplements in conjunction with clean eating and exercise and it's through getting that life changing result that I found my passion which is health and wellness. Financial freedom and being my own boss have always been high on my personal goals list and the Herbalife business is the kind of vehicle that will help me realize these goals.
What are some of the hardest challenges you have
had to overcome?
Kelebogile: I would say it was growing spiritually, going through a "failed" engagement and being exposed to the corporate jungle. One thing that all of these challenges share is growth. I have grown from the challenges because of my attitude and belief that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and change. It is my opportunity to grow from strength to strength and to rise from the ashes and shackles that are meant to hold me down. I am now confident in my spirit which one can see in my everyday life.
Kelebogile: I would say it was growing spiritually, going through a "failed" engagement and being exposed to the corporate jungle. One thing that all of these challenges share is growth. I have grown from the challenges because of my attitude and belief that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and change. It is my opportunity to grow from strength to strength and to rise from the ashes and shackles that are meant to hold me down. I am now confident in my spirit which one can see in my everyday life.
Who inspires you and why?
Kelebogile: I am inspired by women as a whole. We were fearfully and wonderfully made as we are the custodians of life simply because we are able to bear life. This is not only through child birth but through influence and our nurturing natures. I can assure you when I say that a woman who is conscious of her power can move mountains, literally & figuratively.
Your perspective about healthy life style?
Yvonne: 3 years ago my
grandmother passed away due to poor health and it broke my heart to know
that if she had lived a healthier lifestyle and had I been able to contribute
to that lifestyle she would have lived much longer to see the woman I am today. Taking care of
your health should be everyone’s number one priority.
How would you define success?
Kelebogile: I really need to highlight that success is very personal and differs from one individual to the next. Personally, success to me is living my destiny and searching out what has been set apart for me with excellence, grace and humility.
Kelebogile: I really need to highlight that success is very personal and differs from one individual to the next. Personally, success to me is living my destiny and searching out what has been set apart for me with excellence, grace and humility.
What do you hope to achieve in the next five years?
Yvonne: In 5 years I see
myself travelling internationally, meeting up with all my teams of wellness
coaches across the globe helping them to build their own businesses and achieve their goals. If
Herbalife doesn't get established in Zimbabwe I would at least like to open up
a wellness center for women to be educated
about the importance of living a healthy
active lifestyle. In terms of my personal life, I hope to have found the
love of my life and have 2 or 3 babies.
Any advice to young women out there?
Kelebogile: Own your dream and understand that there will never be any one night wonders when it comes to things of substance. Do not allow yourself to be discouraged when things don't go as planned. Rather go back to the drawing board with the understanding that what you have put in will never be wasted efforts but an investment in learning.
“There cannot be true
democracy unless women’s voices are heard. There cannot be true democracy
unless women are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own
lives. There cannot be true democracy unless all citizens are able to
participate fully in the lives of their country.”
– Hillary Clinton (1997),
Vital Voices Conference in Vienna, Australia
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